Chapter 301

Halfway through the banquet, Jessica spotted Kieran Thompson in the crowd. Kieran had just returned from overseas last week. He was a well-known designer who ranked second on the international charts, while she ranked third. The two of them had met once abroad. Jessica had attended the banquet that night primarily to look for him. He had experience designing military uniforms, and she wanted to ask him for his advice. At first, this was supposed to be Robert's task. However, Kieran was a man in his 50s who, despite his skill, was notoriously frivolous, uninhibited, and far too familiar with people he barely knew. Jessica didn't like him, but she couldn't deny his talent. After making small talk with a few designers around her, she decided to approach him. At that moment, Kieran was chatting enthusiastically with Mathilda and her family. "Mrs. Jones." At some point, Benjamin had appeared beside Jessica. "Mr. Jenkins? What brings you here?" she asked, puzzled. Benjamin had been f